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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.60 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.60 and 565.20 is: 779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.92 : 1,422.60 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.92/1,422.60 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.92x = 1,422.60 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.92x = 804,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,053.52/1,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.94

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